You can revamp a budget friendly IKEA wall mirror using basic craft supplies. It will look like a whole new (more expensive) mirror. So easy!
Skills Required: None. This is actually a great beginner project if you’ve never Mod Podged before. You’ll be applying paper to a frame with Mod Podge and a brush.
Today’s IKEA wall mirror project is one that has been on my crafting to-do list for awhile. I bought some basic white mirror frames at IKEA a couple months ago, and they’ve been sitting around.
I had an idea of what I wanted to do with them, but with all the holidays it was one of those projects that got put aside. Now I finally have some extra time to get some of these projects done and checked off my to-do list!!
I had this nautical sailboat scrapbook paper in my stash and I just LOVE it, I would wallpaper a room in my house in it if I could. I knew it would be perfect for the look I was going for with this mirror. Preppy Nautical. If you love beach decor, you’re going to love this wood craft.
IKEA Wall Mirror Makeover
For this simple craft you’re going to need:
Gather These Supplies
- Mod Podge Hard Coat
- IKEA MALMA Mirror
- Wooden Laser Cut Frame
- Scrapbook Paper
- X-Acto Knife
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
Getting Started
Once you get your AWESOME mirror from IKEA ($2.00), next pick out your scrapbook paper. This idea works great for any decor style if nautical isn’t you.
I found the wooden laser cut frame at Michaels for $2.00. So this is IKEA wall mirror is a pretty inexpensive project to do.
Step 1 – Trace and Cut Scrapbook Paper
This step is pretty self explanatory. I grabbed a pencil and traced out the size of my frame and cut it out. Told ya!!
Step 2 – Add Your Paper
I pulled out my “handy dandy” Hard Coat Mod Podge and started painting it on the top of my IKEA wall mirror. Then I laid my scrapbook paper on top, making sure to smooth it down with my fingers to remove any air bubbles.
When I got close to the mirror part I thought I could continue the process. BUT it became a huge air bubble. So I had to act fast.
I pulled out my trusty X-Acto knife and started cutting along the inner edge of the mirror. Once it was cut out then I continued to lay down my scrapbook paper. Voila!!
You can smooth it down with a credit card if you have any air bubbles. Let dry 30 minutes.
Step 3 – Add More Mod Podge
Now let’s add our second coat of Mod Podge on top. Let that dry 30 minutes as well.
Step 4 – Add the Frame
Now let’s finish off our IKEA wall mirror by adding this cool wooden laser cut frame! I just used a little hot glue on all four corners and firmly pressed it down!
Finishing Touches
I bought a total of four iKEA wall mirrors that day. I plan on doing several more frames like this and making a cool collage on my wall. I think this one turned out pretty cool, so I can’t wait to get started on the others!
The laser cut frame was perfect to finish off my preppy nautical look! I know this idea isn’t new, but I think the nautical look is a fresh take on it1
The possibilities are really endless with this IKEA wall mirror and some cool scrapbook paper.
If you enjoyed this makeover, I’d love for you to check out these other beachy themed ideas:
John
Monday 18th of April 2016
Thanks for sharing this. I really like the pattern/design used for this craft. It adds a nautical flair to the mirror without really going overboard on the seaworthy details, plus the color is really nice and strays away from the usual darker red and blue.